Allyn, WA 98524 Building a Glued Lapstrake Rangeley Lake Boat
The completed Rangeley Lake Boat!
Introduction
1: Design Selection
2: Lofting
3: Building the ladder frame and molds
4: Setting up the station molds
5: Laminating inner stems and lining off the planking
6: Scarfing planking material and hanging garboards
7: Hanging planks
8: Hanging the sheerstrake
9: Turning her over
10: Various wood bits
11: Decks and sternsheets
12: Sand and varnish and sand and varnish...
13: Oars: spooned or flat?
14: Interior details and thinking about colors
15: Preparing to paint the exterior
16: Painting the exterior
17: Paint and varnish completed
18: Sea trials
19: The Rangeley complete
1: Design Selection
2: Lofting
3: Building the ladder frame and molds
4: Setting up the station molds
5: Laminating inner stems and lining off the planking
6: Scarfing planking material and hanging garboards
7: Hanging planks
8: Hanging the sheerstrake
9: Turning her over
10: Various wood bits
11: Decks and sternsheets
12: Sand and varnish and sand and varnish...
13: Oars: spooned or flat?
14: Interior details and thinking about colors
15: Preparing to paint the exterior
16: Painting the exterior
17: Paint and varnish completed
18: Sea trials
19: The Rangeley complete
Introduction
This boat was commissioned by a customer who was looking for a double-ended lapstrake rowboat that can be rowed solo or double, and is stable enough for fishing, but still rows well.
The Rangeley Lake Boat originated about 1870 for use by professional fishing guides on Maine's Rangeley Lake chain.
The hull's fine ends, narrow beam and relatively flat bottom result in a boat that is easily rowed and has ample stability for fishing.
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